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Philippine imports slipped for the first time in 18 months in September due to declining purchases of parts by electronics manufacturers and lower global oil prices. 


Overseas purchases dropped 0.3 percent to $4.324 billion in September from $4.337 billion in the same period last year, the National Statistics Office (NSO) reported yesterday. It was the first time imports fell since March 2005.


Two thirds of Philippine imports are used to make computer parts, discs and other electronic products for exports abroad.


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Overseas purchases dropped 0.3 percent to $4.324 billion in September from $4.337 billion in the same period last year, the National Statistics Office (NSO) reported yesterday. It was the first time imports fell since March 2005.


Two thirds of Philippine imports are used to make computer parts, discs and other electronic products for exports abroad.


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Due to lower oil prices: Sept imports drop to $4.32B

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | November 25, 2006 - 12:00am

Philippine imports slipped for the first time in 18 months in September due to declining purchases of parts by electronics manufacturers and lower global oil prices. Overseas purchases dropped 0.3 percent...

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